Hamdallah’s resignation comes only two weeks after he took office. However, it was not immediately clear whether Abbas had accepted the resignation. A source described Hamdallah’s move as “tactical” and likely meant to get rid of his deputies.

AFP also quoted a government source as saying that Hamdallah “presented his resignation in writing to the president following disagreements with his two deputies.”

Hamdallah has succeeded Salam Fayyad, who stepped down in mid-April after months of disagreements with Abbas.

A new Palestinian government headed by Hamdallah was sworn in on June 6 in front of Abbas, at his headquarters in Ramallah.

The 24-member cabinet included some changes, notably the appointment of two deputy premiers and a new finance minister, but remained largely unchanged from its predecessor.